Fumed

To fumed is to have expressed intense anger, annoyance, or resentment, often silently and visibly, through behavior or facial expressions. It can also describe emitting smoke or vapor. When applied to emotional states, it implies a buildup of negative feelings leading to an explosive or simmering internal reaction. This emotional state is often caused by perceived injustice, frustration, or a feeling of helplessness. The intensity of 'fuming' can range from mild irritation to outright rage. The word often paints a picture of someone struggling to control their emotions, their inner turmoil evident to observers.

Fumed meaning with examples

• After the judge's unfair ruling, the lawyer fumed in silence, clenching his jaw and staring intently at the floor. He was too professional to erupt, but the seething anger was palpable to those around him.
• The politician fumed at the accusation, but kept his composure while addressing the media. His body language, however, spoke volumes of his simmering outrage over what he thought was slander.
• When she saw that her favorite mug was broken, Sarah fumed silently, pacing back and forth and scowling, unable to keep her displeasure a secret despite not saying a word.
• From the broken pipes, the chemical fumed, releasing a noxious vapor that quickly filled the entire laboratory causing everyone to evacuate immediately.